01947cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000030001122450024001422640051001663000047002173360026002643370026002903380036003165000031003525080045003835201021004285340045014496530039014946530041015338560042015749990017016162831UtSlPG20260610133104.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189412aA Bundle of Ballads 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-09-01  aProduced by Les Bowler, and David Widger  a"A Bundle of Ballads" by Henry Morley is a collection of traditional ballads edited in the late 19th century. This anthology brings together a variety of English and Scottish ballads that reflect the rich oral storytelling traditions and folklore of the time, showcasing themes of love, heroism, and tragedy.   The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the historical context and significance of these ballads, tracing their origins back to Anglo-Saxon times when storytellers, known as scop, would recite such tales. The introduction provides insight into specific ballads like "Chevy Chase," where noblemen engage in a tragic deer hunt that escalates into battle, and “The Nut-Brown Maid,” highlighting themes of loyalty and love. It sets the stage for the subsequent ballads, which explore various narratives intertwined with social commentary and historical events, immersing the reader in lyrical tales crafted from a blend of history and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSongs, English -- England -- Texts  aBallads, English -- England -- Texts40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2831  c44907d44907